Why I Converted to Islam by Actor Monica
M G Raheema (Formerly known as Monica) converted to Islam due to appreciation for Islamic way of life.
In 2014, she converted to Islam, changing her name to M. G. Rahima, and announced that she had quit acting in Flim Industry.
She added, “I didn’t convert for the reason of love or money, I am not such a person. I like Islamic principles, so that I converted to Islam(Muslim).
She has embraced Islam because she was attracted to Islamic rules. She started reading about the religion in 2010 with the misconception that it promotes extremism but she discovered that Islam is a peaceful religion.
I really thank my dad for his full support. I was not convinced to change my name but finally, I have changed my name to M.G. Raheema (M – Maruthi Raj (Father), G-Gracy (Mother)). Hereafter, I won’t act in films here onwards.
On 30 May 2014, Monica converted to Islam. At a press meet, she said, "I didn’t convert for the reason of love or money, I am not such a person. I like Islamic principles, so I converted to Islam.
The actress added that she was planning to tie the knot, soon.
The actress at a press meet added that she liked the principles of Islam and hence, took the decision.
“I embraced Islam because I was attracted to Islamic rules especially the women’s rights in Islam. I started reading about Islam in 2010 with the misconception that it promotes extremism. However, during my research I found out that Islam is indeed a religion of peace,” she said.
“I have been practicing Islam for almost four years now. My father is a Christian and my mother is a Hindu and they support my decision fully. My last film ‘Nadhigal Nanaivathillai’ would be releasing soon and I won’t be acting in films henceforth,” Monica said during a press conference (video below) at RKV Studios on May 30, 2014.
“I embraced Islam because I was attracted to Islamic rules especially the women’s rights in Islam. I started reading about Islam in 2010 with the misconception that it promotes extremism. However, during my research I found out that Islam is indeed a religion of peace,” she said.
“I have been practicing Islam for almost four years now. My father is a Christian and my mother is a Hindu and they support my decision fully. My last film ‘Nadhigal Nanaivathillai’ would be releasing soon and I won’t be acting in films henceforth,” Monica said during a press conference (video below) at RKV Studios on May 30, 2014.
Why I Converted to Muslim (Islam) by Actor M G Raheema
About Monica Before Islam AcceptMonica is a Tamil Indian film actress. A former child artist, she has mainly appeared in supporting roles. She is probably best known for performances in the films Azhagi, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and Silandhi.
Monika’s parents are Christians and the actress says hereafter she won’t be acting in films. Monika also says that there is no selfishness in her decision to convert to Islam.
Born as Rekha Maruthiraj, she took the name Monica for her acting career in Tamil and Telugu films. Later, she changed her name to Parvana for Malayalam films. Now her Muslim name is M.G. Raheema.
Monika started her career as a child artist in Avasara Police 100.
Monika’s parents are Christians and the actress says hereafter she won’t be acting in films. Monika also says that there is no selfishness in her decision to convert to Islam.
Born as Rekha Maruthiraj, she took the name Monica for her acting career in Tamil and Telugu films. Later, she changed her name to Parvana for Malayalam films. Now her Muslim name is M.G. Raheema.
Monika started her career as a child artist in Avasara Police 100.
Monica is a former Indian film actress, who starred predominantly in Tamil language films. A child actor in the early 1990s, she mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on. She is probably best known for performances in the films Azhagi, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and Silandhi.
May Allah Bless and guide you Raheema Sister, Also May Allah keep Success in your life here and here after.
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